Cellaring

Vintage

Good growing season; vintage rain which proved difficult for Shiraz (hence no Shiraz component in this 2012 blend).

Region

Hunter Valley 100%

Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon 83%

Petit Verdot 9%

Merlot 8%

Analysis

Alc Vol: 13.0%

TA: 6.9g/L

pH: 3.40

Residual Sugar: 1.8g/L

Tyson Stelzer - tysonstelzer.com - 2016

Maker Rod Kempe rates this as a lesser vintage, comparing it with the lighter 1980s styles. He’s characteristically humble – this ethereal, pretty and elegant blend is a credit to him. Rose petal fragrance and understated redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit are laced with notes of tobacco, cedar and subtle dark chocolate oak, supported by finely structured tannins. A vintage of purity, persistence and graceful character.